Canon XA11 Compact Full HD Camcorder
Canon XA11 Compact Full HD Camcorder is a compact run-and-gun camera that is suitable for ENG, event coverage, and independent and documentary filmmaking. The camera features a 1/2.84″, 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensor that captures video at various frame rates up to 59.94p, including a 24p mode for a more cinematic feel. The integrated Canon 20x HD Optical zoom lens has a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 26.8 to 576mm and features an 8-bladed iris to render highlights more naturally. Get this amazing Camera from Gadget Central at an affordable price.
Canon Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Sensor
The XA11 features a 1/2.84-inch HD CMOS Pro sensor with 2.91MP. The large size of the individual pixels enables a minimum subject illumination of 1.0 lux for shooting in low-light conditions.
20x Optical Zoom Lens
The Canon 20x HD zoom lens provides a zoom range with a 35mm equivalent of 26.8 to 576mm and features an improved circular iris design providing a more natural look with out-of-focus areas that are smoother and more appealing. Zoom speed can be set to variable, constant (with 16 levels), fast, regular, or slow.
DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor
The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor works in concert with the sensor to provide images with low noise and rich colour depth. The processing power of the DIGIC DV 4 enables the simultaneous encoding of video to different codecs and bit rates for recording to two separate SD cards at the same time.
Auto Focus
Canon XA11 Compact Full HD Camcorder Auto Focus (AF) features include natural-looking medium speed, instant, and face detection AF, which can significantly reduce the effort required when shooters need to keep a particular face in focus in a jostling crowd or similar situation.
Advanced Displays
- Zebra bars selectable between 70 and 100% are available to help you judge exposure.
- The XA11 features peaking and 2x image magnification as focus aids.
- The camera can display and record colour bars or colour bars with reference tones. The colour bars comply with the SMPTE standards. Reference tone levels can be set at -12, -18, or -20 dB.
3″ OLED Touch Panel View Screen and EVF
The 3″, 1,230,000-dot touch panel view screen enables rapidly moving through and selecting menu settings. The colour EVF is 0.24″ with 1,560,000 dots of resolution and tilts up to 45° to accommodate different shooting positions.
Manual Camera Control
- The XA11 features selectable manual/automatic control on the camera functions, allowing you to choose the best settings for the situation. Functions include Exposure, Shutter Speed, Iris, Gain, Exposure Lock, and AGC Limit.
- White Balance features six presets (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, and Fluorescent), as well as two manual white balance settings. Additionally, when a specific adjustment of the colour temperature is desired, the colour temperature may be adjusted in 100K increments from 2000 to 15,000K.
- The camera’s body features five user-assignable buttons so you can customize the camera to access features without having to enter the menu system.
Audio
The XA11 features an integrated microphone, and the detachable handle houses two XLR Line/Mic level inputs with +48V phantom power for connecting external mics. The detachable handle also houses the manual audio level controls. A built-in 3.5mm headphone jack with 16 volume settings provides for accurate audio monitoring.
Outputs
The XA11 features an AV mini terminal for composite video (and audio) via a four-pole 3.5mm mini-jack, as well as a Mini HDMI port that delivers video and audio, allowing you the option of superimposing timecode over your video.
Media Card Slots
Two SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots are built into the camera, allowing for varied recording options:
- Dual recording: This allows you to simultaneously record the same footage to different media cards using different codecs and bit rates.
- Double-slot recording: This allows you to record simultaneously to each of the two SD memory card slots, providing an instant backup for your footage.
- Relay recording: The XA11 automatically switches video recording from one memory card to the other when the first memory card becomes full.
Infrared Shooting Mode
Engaging the Infrared (IR) shooting mode moves the IR Cut filter out of the optical path for shooting in extreme low-light conditions. An IR emitter built into the detachable top handle provides an IR source, and the built-in IR diffuser helps prevent IR hot spots on the subject. In IR mode, you can select from the traditional green-hued IR image or the default setting, which produces a black and white image.
Wired Connectivity
- USB: An integrated Hi-Speed USB (mini-B) port allows you to download footage from the memory cards. This port is for output only.
- Remote control port: The camera features a built-in 2.5mm stereo mini-jack for LANC control.
Detachable Top Handle
The detachable top handle contains the audio controls and external XLR audio inputs, as well as a tally light, the infrared emitter, and an accessory shoe. You can remove the top handle from the camera to create an even smaller shooting package.
Additional Features
- Photo capture: The XA11 offers the ability to capture 1920 x 1080 still images. Photos may be captured to an SD memory card during recording, as well as “frame-grabbed” during playback.
- Pre-record: The XA11 continuously buffers approximately three seconds of video in memory.
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Canon XA11Â Specs
Imaging
Sensor Resolution Actual: 3.09 Megapixel (2208 x 1398)
Effective: 2.91 Megapixel (2136 x 1362)Sensor Type 1/2.84″-Type CMOS Sensor Image Stabilization Optical in Integrated Lens
DigitalMinimum Illumination 1.2 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed
0.1 Lux at 1/2 Shutter SpeedLens
Focal Length 3.7 to 73.4mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 26.8 to 576mm) Optical Zoom Ratio 20x Max Digital Zoom 400x Maximum Aperture f/1.8 to 2.8 Minimum Aperture f/16 Minimum Focus Distance Entire Zoom Range: 23.6″ / 60.0Â cm
Wide: 0.4″ / 1.0Â cmFilter Size 58 mm Control Rings Focus
ZoomFocus Control Autofocus
Manual FocusVariable Frame Rates 6 Up to 36000 fps Gamma Curve Wide DR Built-In Microphone Type Stereo Audio Recording AVCHD: 2-Channel LPCM Audio
MP4: 2-Channel AAC AudioIP Streaming Yes Video I/O 1 x 1/8″ (3.5 mm) TRRS A/V (Composite) Output
1 x Mini-HDMI OutputAudio I/O 2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo InputPower I/O 1 x Barrel (8.4 VDC) Input Other I/O 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control Input
1 x USB Mini-B OutputSize 3.0″ Resolution 460,000 Dot Display Type Articulating Touchscreen LCD Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended) Battery Type Canon BP-8 Series Power Consumption 4.9 W Tripod Mounting Thread 1/4″-20 Female Accessory Mount 1 x Cold Shoe Mount Built-In Video Light Yes (Infrared) Dimensions (W x H x D) 9.1 x 7.1 x 5.2″ / 231 x 180 x 131 mm (With Grip)
7.2 x 4.3 x 3.3″ / 182 x 109 x 84Â mm (Without Grip)Packaging Info
Package Weight 4.7 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 11 x 10.75 x 8.5″